The information provided by students, parents/caregivers and employers is obtained for the purpose of participation in a Northern Beaches Business Education Network Inc (NBBEN) programme. Information received will be used ONLY by the NBBEN to assist schools meet their duty of care and child protection responsibilities and to support the information needs of the student, employer and the parent/Caregiver. Provision of this information is voluntary.

The information will be stored securely and kept for two(2) years after the nominated programme has been completed or until the student reaches twenty (20) years of age, whichever is longer. This meets the requirements of the funding bodies, school requirements and NBBEN insurance.

When an incident related to the placement occurs, the information will be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years after that incident. The information could relate to accidents and could include accident reports, claims for damages or assessment of damages. The NBBEN is in no way responsible for the damages with respect to any parties but merely coordinates the line of communication and ensures that the rights of the relevant parties are known.

The information will only be disclosed for purposes directly related to the purpose for which it was collected. If you do not provide all or any of this information the students may not be able to undertake the planned activity, NBBEN takes no responsibility for any incidents that occur as a result of withheld information.

Details can be corrected or updated at any time, in writing by contacting NBBEN at 72 Fisher Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 or online via the website at www.nbben.com.au

Sources: Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NO:133